Eight injured in clash at Bhaktapur juvenile correction centre
Summary
Eight inmates were injured in a clash at the juvenile correction centre in Sanothimi, Bhaktapur, with police also sustaining injuries while controlling the situation. Firefighters managed to control a fire set during the incident, and over 200 police personnel have secured the facility to prevent escapes.
Key Points
- A clash among inmates at Bhaktapur juvenile correction centre injured eight inmates and some police personnel.
- The clash began around 9:45pm inside the facility and involved vandalism and arson by inmates.
- Seven injured inmates have been discharged from hospital, one remains under treatment.
- More than 200 police personnel have been deployed to secure the facility, and the National Human Rights Commission will monitor the situation.
